By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
Attention students ages 7-12! The STEAM on Wheels bus will be at the Geneseo Public Library at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Information received from the library staff states: Students ages 7 to 12 are encouraged to visit the Geneseo Public Library for a non-traditional-and entertaining hour of hands-on activities that could include laser-cut art projects, creative building challenges using tools like 3D pens, or working with large collaborative puzzles. The activities are designed to spark curiosity creativity and problem-solving.
STEAM on Wheels is a volunteer-based non-profit where science, technology, engineering, and mathematics meet with art to form a unique experience that enriches students and helps them learn concepts in a joyful environment. Their goal is to provide students with learning opportunities that may not be available in a traditional classroom. They do this by exposing students to educational science experiments, hands-on projects, and interactions with volunteers in the STEAM field.
They believe that through hands-on activities they can “teach students by example” and reinforce concepts and enable long-term retention. They try to uplift underprivileged students through outreach and scholarship programs.
STEAM On Wheels founder and Executive Director Samuel McCullum said, “At STEAM On Wheels, we are dedicated to introducing children to engaging subject matter that will one day encourage them to become inventors, scientists, innovators and future leaders. Many students are not able to find the motivation to pursue further study in their regular education -particularly outside of the usual pathways. We hope to change the thinking of young people to open up greater possibilities and let them know how much power and influence they can cultivate through education and application of knowledge.”
“Our vision is to bring courage and innovation to every participant worldwide, allowing them to become the next pacesetters and visionaries who are able to stand out among their peers in the 21st century marketplace. We hope to change the thinking of young people to open up greater possibilities and let them know how much power and influence they can cultivate through education and application of knowledge.”
McCullum has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology and a Master’s Degree in Community and Economic Development.
